|#|Event Year|Season|Flag bearer|
|---|---|---|---|
|7|2012|Summer|Ele Opeloge|
|6|2008|Summer|Ele Opeloge|
|5|2004|Summer|Uati Maposua|
|4|2000|Summer|Pauga Lalau|
|3|1996|Summer|Bob Gasio|
|2|1988|Summer|Henry Smith|
|1|1984|Summer|Apelu Ioane|

Question: how many athletes have been flag bearers for samoa at the olympic games?
Answer: 6